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Jason De Puy Evicted After Homophobic “Zesty Bestie” Slur

8/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jason De Puy was evicted from Big Brother 28 on July 30, 2026 after Kamu Kirk named him replacement nominee.
Kamu called Jason “Zesty Bestie,” a slur that prompted fan accusations of homophobia.
Jason said his biggest takeaway was learning to stand up for himself.
He vowed never to speak to Kamu, Chuk Anyanwu or Haley Thogmartin again.

History

Historical Context

The 2026 eviction of Jason De Puy after a homophobic slur revives the backlash that followed Channel 4’s 2007 Celebrity Big Brother racism row, which generated over 44,500 Ofcom complaints and prompted stricter language policies. The repeat controversy shows how past spikes in viewer complaints continue to drive tighter conduct rules across the global Big Brother franchise.

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Story summary

Jason De Puy was evicted from Big Brother 28 on July 30, 2026 after Kamu Kirk named him replacement nominee.
Kamu called Jason “Zesty Bestie,” a slur that prompted fan accusations of homophobia.
Jason said his biggest takeaway was learning to stand up for himself.
He vowed never to speak to Kamu, Chuk Anyanwu or Haley Thogmartin again.

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